Supply and Physical Geography (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What type of conditions allowed plant material to accumulate without decomposing to form coal?
What type of conditions allowed plant material to accumulate without decomposing to form coal?
Anaerobic swampy environments
What is the carbon content range of anthracite coal?
What is the carbon content range of anthracite coal?
86-98% carbon
Above what temperature does organic matter in source rocks transform into kerogen?
Above what temperature does organic matter in source rocks transform into kerogen?
110°C
In an anticline trap, what is the arrangement of fluids from top to bottom?
In an anticline trap, what is the arrangement of fluids from top to bottom?
Natural gas, oil, water
What drilling technique is used in hydraulic fracturing after the initial vertical drill?
What drilling technique is used in hydraulic fracturing after the initial vertical drill?
Horizontal boring through shale rock
How many tonnes of tar sands are needed to produce one barrel of oil?
How many tonnes of tar sands are needed to produce one barrel of oil?
Four tonnes
Why do solar panels perform better at higher elevations than at sea level?
Why do solar panels perform better at higher elevations than at sea level?
Thinner air scatters less sunlight
What average wind speed (in m/s) is required for wind farms to be economically viable?
What average wind speed (in m/s) is required for wind farms to be economically viable?
Above 5.5 metres per second
At what wind speed range must turbines shut down for safety?
At what wind speed range must turbines shut down for safety?
50-80 mph
What equation determines potential hydroelectric power generation?
What equation determines potential hydroelectric power generation?
Power = Head × Flow × Gravity